2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KA03 CTU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/08/2003. Recorded mileage 95,212 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
KA03 CTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 95,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KA03 CTU Mileage History
- 14/10/202193,789 mi
- 14/10/202193,789 mi
- 15/06/202294,332 mi+543 mi
- 11/11/202294,339 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/202395,212 mi+873 mi
Average of roughly 681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA03 CTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KA03 CTU) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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